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Data Portability: Data Portability Three means for transporting data
Portable Drives
Removable Media
Network-based Solutions
Portable Drives: Portable Drives USB Flash Drives
Ports on most computers
Cables in AC labs
FireWire Drives
Must be bus-powered (no power cable)
Cables in AC labs
Fastest means for data transfer
Removable Media: Removable Media Floppy Disks (1.44 mb)
Inexpensive, but prone to failure
Holds small amount of data
Zip Disks (100 andamp; 250)
Inexpensive, holds larger amount of data
Compact Discs (CD)
Few labs with burners
Inexpensive, holds large amount of data
Network-based Solutions: Network-based Solutions Email Attachments
Use WebMail in Labs
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Use Secure Shell Programs
Blackboard
Moodle
Training available http://cdc.humboldt.edu/training
Data Portability: Data Portability
Portable Drives - USB/FireWire
Removable Media - Floppy/Zip/CD
Network-based Solutions - Email/FTP/Blackboard/Moodle